Where to go and what to study are never the easiest of decisions, so, for those still wavering, clear, impartial and confidential information and advice is available from a team of Connexions/Careers Advisers through the Department for Children, Schools and Families' (DCSF) results service, calls from land lines are free on 0808 100 8000.
A team, of around 40 specially trained advisers, in Scotland and England, are ready to provide the best possible information and advice on all post-exams options. They have access to an online database, developed by UCAS and DCSF, which provides up to the minute information about course availablity. So whatever stage aspiring students are at in the process, they should remember that expert information and advice is only one call away. The helpline is available for GCSE students, mature students and calls from parents/guardians are also welcome.
August 2007
- Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th
- 8.00am to 8.00pm
- Thursday 9th to Wednesday 15th
- 10.00am to 6.00pm
- Thursday 16th
- 8.00am to 8.00pm
- Friday 17th
- 9.00am to 5.00pm
- Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th
- 9.00am to 5.00pm
- Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd
- 9.00am to 6.00pm
- Thursday 23rd
- 9.00am to 7:30pm
- Friday 24th
- 9.00am to 5.00pm
- Saturday 25th
- 9.00am to 12.00pm
Calls outside these hours receive a recorded message
Remember, calls are confidential and the information and advice is impartial.
- UCAS
- This site has everything you need to know about applying to a university and clearing process. The site allows users to register and apply online.
- Directgov - University and Higher Education
- This site explains your options for further study, and tells you how you may be able to get funding.
- Department for Education and Skills - Student Support
- Click here for a guide on what financial support you can claim as a student, all the necessary forms you'll need and contact details for your local council's education department.
- Connexions Direct - Exam Results
- Didn't get the exam results you'd hoped for? It's not the end of the world! Get loads of practical advice and support on what to do at the Connexions Direct website.
- BBC Radio 1 One Life: Be Smart exam results
- Listen to Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJs talking about their exam results and experiences. As well as advice and tips on what to do, log on to Radio 1 listen Eve, who'll be video blogging in the run up to the exam results.
- The results are in
- Summary: As exam results come in, we ask whether you felt any pressure to get top grades, what you think of people saying exams are too easy and what you're doing next.
- Beating exam stress
- Summary: If you're feeling the exam pressure, here's how you can make life easier for yourself.
- Exams
- Summary: Exams
- Get ready for mocks
- Summary: For many of you, your mock exams are round the corner. Before you panic, take a look at our guide to preparing yourself.
- Exam help on the line
- Summary: As results day draws nearer, a new exams helpline is launched to give you advice on your options.
- A-levels on the up
- Summary: 2005's A-level results have been called the best ever, but are the exams stretching us?
- Hotlist 2nd July
- Summary: Live Free or Die Hard in cinemas near you! Plus your chance to be interviewed on Radio 1 about life after exams.
- Need a little help?
- Summary: Exams aren't too far away and if you feel like you're falling behind a little, there are things you can do before it's too late.
- Before you go on your gap year
- Summary: If you're getting ready for a gap year experience once your exams are over, take a look at our guide to being prepared for the trip of a lifetime.
- Homework: the basics
- Summary: Homework is a chance to get to know a subject really well and do better in your exams. If you need help with your homework, we've got everything you need.
